OCEAN POSSE 🧭 FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-29

HAPPY 2025 OCEANPOSSE

FLEET UPDATE 2024-12-29

“The sea knows no mercy, yet it gives freedom to those
who dare to embrace it.”

– Richard Henry Dana
PLAY SANTISPAC

SY Journey 🇺🇸 Anne & Remi ⚓Dawn at Playa el Burro Bahia Concepcion BC 🇲🇽 MX

LATEST NEWS

  • Pictures Of The Week
  • Tropical Holiday Food Battles
  • New Gear Demo & Pitch Week !
  • Fiesta Nautica Club De Pesca Cartagena 🇨🇴
  • Panama Yacht Fest 🇵🇦
  • Quintessential Pacific Bays
  • Maritime Area🇨🇻 Cape Verde
  • Marina Mindelo 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
  • Must See Sunken Cannons At Fort George Cay 🇹🇨
  • Isla Cedros – W 🇨🇷Costa Rica
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  • Wholesale Deals At Thesechandleries
  • Ocean Posse ⛵yachts For Sale
  • Dominica Marine Center 🇩🇲
  • Burn Baby🔥 Burn In Effigy
  • Meet TheSpinner Dolphins
  • Panama 🎶 Jazz Festival
  • ⚠️ New Panama Canal Fee Added
  • Video Of The Week Boom Removed
  • Focus 🔎 1977 Panama Canal Treaty
  • Sebastian Vizcaíno Maps Monterey Bay

1) PICTURES OF THE WEEK
Anchors down! 4 days, 4 hours and literally 40 minutes from Ensenada to Cabo!! Great passage! Really excited to be here until the jet ski’s circled us while we were anchoring! 🤣. Oh well, they are back aboard one of the 3 large cruise ships and we are enjoying an adult beverage in the cockpit!! Cheers to heading south!

Anchors down! 4 days, 4 hours and literally 40 minutes from Ensenada to Cabo !! Great passage! Really excited to be here until the jet ski’s circled us while we were anchoring! 🤣. Oh well, they are back aboard one of the 3 large cruise ships and we are enjoying an adult beverage in the cockpit!! Cheers to heading south! MV KOSMOS

Feliz Navidad from Raaja and Galatea deep inside the Darien!
Making Landfall

We finally caught up to our friends on SV SERENITY 🇺🇸 . The sun is finally peeking out and we reached “the swimming pool” in Bocas 🇵🇦. Time for the dry season to begin. Merry Christmas to All Andy, Laurie and Lucy
SY EVER AFTER 🇺🇸

SY CAROSY 🇰🇾 Hugh

Feliz Navidad Ocean Posse friends!
MY PAUSE 🇺🇸 Beth & Larry

Sea XII kids in La Paz
Provisioning in Panama

MY RINCON FELIZ 🇺🇸
Fresh Produce Delivery at Buenaventura Marina 🇵🇦 Panama.

Vessels in El Salvador

The calm estuary in
Bahia del Sol 🇸🇻 El Salvador

Patty made a fine dinner and birthday cake for Sam on her and Doug’s yacht Brigadoon III. It needed a few more candles but we didn’t want to burn the boat up. 😁

Patty made a fine dinner and birthday cake for Sam on her and Doug’s yacht Brigadoon III. It needed a few more candles but we didn’t want to burn the boat up. 😁
SUMMER BREEZE & BRIGADOON III
QUE VENDRA

SY Qué vendrá 🎄💚🎄
PATHFINDER

Merry Christmas from Pathfinder at Buenaventura Marina, Panama 🎄💚❤️ SY PATHFINDER 🇺🇸 JP & Niccole

OCEAN POSSE

SY SECOND WIND 🇺🇸 Laurin

Hello, I'm John on Wicked (a Lagoon catamaran). Been cruising 12+ years with our family. We are on the Pacific side of Panama, heading north to Sea of Cortez, and evetually Vancouver Island area and Alaska. Glad to be part of the posse

Hello, I’m John on SY WICKED 🇺🇸 (a Lagoon catamaran). Been cruising 12+ years with our family. We are on the Pacific side of Panama, heading north to Sea of Cortez, and eventually Vancouver Island area and Alaska. Glad to be part of the posse !

2) AWARD ENTRIES OF THE WEEK
🏆

TROPICAL HOLIDAY FOOD BATTLES

Debra from SY AVANT created this amazing display carving and decoration skills to design 2 Toucans picking a fresh fruit utilizing pineapples. Bravo Zulu !!!
DEBRA

FOOD DECORTATIONS

FOOD DECORATIONS

From a tiny galley an amazing feast.

SY EOTI
Samuel & Sydney

EOTI

We were gifted lots of 🦀, so I turned it into crab dip in our solar oven.

Merry Christmas everyone from Ben and Muranda on Fickle. Thank you for all of the endless information over the last couple of years.

We are loving San Blas
MURANDA

SY FICKLE Muranda

FOOD DECORATIONS

FOOD DECORATIONS

Not to be outdone
Rob on SY Avant was busy firing up the hams in the Shelter Bay Xmas extravaganza – featuring expert firestarting by Walt on SY Knot Right

ROB

3) OCEAN POSSE
AWARD CATEGORIES

FLRO DE CANA

FLOR DE CAÑA RUM BAR AT OCEAN POSSE EVENTS

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  • 09:00 – 12:00 Swap Meet @ Gazebo $1 Donation for Kids
  • 14:30 Panama Canal best practices
  • 15:00 Going back to Cali or sea of Cortez
  • 15:30 OpenCPN Sat Charts and how to get them and use them
  • 16:00 International Yacht Brokerage – how to buy or sell a yacht overseas –best practices and red alerts how to make and get a deal
  • 16:30 South Pacific Posse route presentation – beyond Bora Bora
  • 17:00 Safety and Security
  • 17:30 Predict Wind
  • 17:30 OPEN BAR BY FLOR DE CAÑA – cash bar for all other drinks
  • 17:45 SUNSET & LOCAL FOLKLORIC DANCE TROUPE
  • 18:00 PIG ROAST POT LUCK AND THE BEGINNING OF THE POSSE FEAST
  • later DANCE MONKEY DANCE DANCE
  • later TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT / MEXICAN TRAIN TOURNAMENT
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7) QUINTESSENTIAL PACIFIC BAYS
🎉 FIREWORK ANCHORAGES

To enjoy a safe anchorage or mooring and steep hills to enjoy a amazing light show experience from your boat – here are a few bays to inspire your new years eve celebrations

ACAPULCO BAY

Acapulco Bay 🇲🇽 Mexico ⚓ 16° 50.5′ N 099° 54.33′ W
is a stunner, with its iconic crescent shape surrounded by dramatic hills. By night, the bay transforms into a spectacle as Acapulco lights up with jaw-dropping fireworks that reflect off the water in a dazzling display. For the best spot in the bay, make sure to check in with Vicente—he’ll set you up with perfectly placed moorings to enjoy the show and soak in the vibrant energy of this legendary destination – tourism is slowly returning so the locals will support you in any way they can. Margaritas required.
ACAPULCO
ZIHUATANEJO BAY

Zihuatanejo Bay 🇲🇽 Mexico ⚓ 17° 38.0416′ N 101° 33.125′ W
is a gem on the Pacific coast that captures the essence of laid-back seaside charm. The bay’s steep hills and flickering lights create a postcard-perfect scene, especially when local fireworks light up the night sky. It’s the ideal spot to drop anchor, soak in the festive atmosphere, and count down the days until the renowned Guitar Fest kicks off. A blend of natural beauty, cultural vibes, and celebration makes this bay an unforgettable stop on any adventure. Added bonus – watch The Shawshank Redemption in the count down to new years eve. Check out the Micheladas at restaurant AMY’s.
ZIHUATANEJO

CULEBRA BAY

Marina Papagayo 🇨🇷 Costa Rica ⚓ 10° 38.3783′ N 085° 39.225′ W
This is where wild jungle vibes meet the open sea. Surrounded by lush hills and a nature preserve, this bay gives you front-row seats to the epic Four Seasons Guanacaste fireworks. But don’t get too comfortable—at 6 AM sharp, the howler monkeys will make sure you’re up and at it, their jungle roar cutting through any post-party haze. It’s the perfect mix of raw nature and adventure, with a splash of high end amenities on the side.
Request a BAUL with Flor de Caña @ Chao Pescao Resort Andaz

PAPAGAYO

PANAMA CITY

Panama City 🇵🇦 Panama Bay ⚓ 08 °55’463′ N 079°31.73′ W
boasts the third-tallest skyline in all of North and South America, a stunning urban jungle that rises against the horizon. Drop anchor in the bay, and you’ve got front-row seats to an unforgettable view. From here, you can soak in the brilliance of Panama’s massive new years eve fireworks displays, with the city’s towering skyscrapers adding a dramatic and reflective backdrop to the show. It’s a blend of cosmopolitan energy and maritime adventure that’s hard to beat.

PANAMA

VALPARAISO CHILE FIREWORKS

Valparaíso 🇨🇱 Chile ⚓ 33° 01.33′ S 71°37.7833′ W
a sprawling bay cradled by steep hills, offering the perfect amphitheater for its famous fireworks displays. Known for its bohemian charm and colorful hillside houses, this port city transforms into a dazzling spectacle as fireworks light up the sky and reflect off the bay’s waters. Drop anchor, sit back, and let the vibrant energy of Valparaiso surround you—it’s got a view and a vibe- Pisco Sours all around

VALPARAISO

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  • Floating Bistro / Sailor’s Bar
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  • Contracting repair and supply works and purchases for yachts
  • Drop Ship location
  • Support for local administrative services (immigration, Police, Customs)

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TURKS AND CAICOS

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Isla Cedros - W

Approach to the calm & protected anchorage

Isla Cedros - W

⚓ 09° 50.5418′ N 84° 53.0998′ W

09° 50.5418' N 84° 53.0998' W

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15) BURN BABY🔥 BURN IN EFFIGY

QUEMAR EL MUÑECO

In Panama, the custom of burning effigies, particularly around the New Year, is a vibrant and symbolic tradition known as “quemar el muñeco” (burning the doll). This custom holds deep cultural and communal significance, blending elements of festivity, reflection, and renewal.

STEP BY STEP
Creation of Effigies: Panamanians craft life-sized dolls or effigies from materials like old clothes, straw, paper, and sometimes fireworks. These effigies often depict notable figures, such as political leaders, celebrities, or fictional characters, chosen to represent the challenges, frustrations, or memorable events of the year.

SYMBOLISM
Burning the effigy symbolizes the purging of negativity and hardships from the old year, making way for renewal, prosperity, and positivity in the year to come.

RITUAL
Family and Community Involvement: The creation and burning of effigies often involve entire families or neighborhoods, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.

WHEN DOES THIS HAPPEN ?
The effigy is typically burned at midnight on December 31st, as a symbolic act to usher in the new year.

PARTY
Fireworks, music, and communal gatherings often accompany the burning, turning it into a festive and cathartic event.

Cultural IMPACT
Expression of Social Commentary: Effigies often reflect societal sentiments. For instance, politicians or controversial figures are commonly used to express public dissatisfaction in a lighthearted or satirical way.

SHARED REFLECTION
This tradition allows communities to collectively reflect on the past year, share laughter over the effigies, and embrace the hope of a fresh start.

CONTEXT
The custom of burning effigies isn’t unique to Panama—it resonates with similar traditions worldwide, such as Guy Fawkes Night in the UK or the burning of Judas effigies in some Latin American countries. However, in Panama, it is distinctively tied to the transition into the New Year and infused with a uniquely Panamanian flair.

burn

16) 🐬 IN THE WATER

SPINNER
SPINNER
SPINNER
SPINNER

MEET THE SPINNER DOLPHINS

Stenella longirostris are known for their incredible acrobatic displays and are a favorite among sailors. Here are some facts about these fascinating creatures:

They typically range from 4.3 to 7.9 feet in length and weigh between 100 to 165 pounds. Few dolphins are known to leap as high as the Spinner and except occasionally for the Clymene dolphin, no others spin !!!

Leaping and Spinning: True to their name, they are famous for their spinning leaps out of the water. Scientists believe these spins may serve communication, dislodging parasites, or sheer playfulness.

Social Structure: They are highly social and often travel in pods of up to 100 individuals, though larger super-pods of several hundred are sometimes observed.

Habitat: Found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, spinner dolphins are often encountered near islands, bays, and coastal areas, particularly during the night when they hunt.

Diet: Their diet mainly consists of small fish, squid, and shrimp. Spinner dolphins are nocturnal feeders, using echolocation to hunt in the dark. Spinner dolphins are often skittish around yachts and other vessels due to their natural instincts and specific sensitivities.

Sensitivity to Noise: Dolphins rely heavily on echolocation and have highly sensitive hearing. The noise from yacht engines, generators, or propellers can be overwhelming and disruptive. Sudden or irregular noises, such as anchor chains or sonar equipment, can also disrupt their normal activities.

Predator Avoidance: Spinner dolphins are prey for larger marine predators like sharks and killer whales.

Protecting Calves: Pods with young dolphins are particularly wary, as mothers prioritize the safety of their calves.

Resting Patterns: Daytime Resting: Spinner dolphins often rest during the day after nocturnal feeding. Boats that approach too closely or linger can disturb their rest, making them more likely to avoid the area.

Dolphins sleep in short intervals, usually at night, and only with half of their brain at a time. This is called unihemispheric slow-wave sleep, unlike humans, they keep one half of their brain alert so they can breathe and look out for danger

17) PANAMA 🎶 JAZZ FESTIVAL

https://panamajazzfestival.com/

Celebrating 22 years Jan 13-18 2025

The XXII Panama Jazz Festival will feature performances by

  • Ledisi
  • Danilo Pérez
  • Terry Lyne Carrington
  • John Patitucci
  • Everette Harp
  • Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth SWAY
  • Bohuslan Big Band
  • Princess Orelia Collective
  • Luca Ciarla solOrkestra
  • Berklee Global Jazz Institute
  • New England Conservatory
  • New York Jazz Academy
  • NYU Wayne Shorter Ensemble
  • Fundación Danilo Pérez
  • Mayra Hurley
  • Vitradanzas Panamá
  • Billy Herron Folk Lab Project
  • Generación 3 Panamá
  • Calele & the Global Soul
  • Lucas Maylin Quartet
  • La Anormativa
  • Jazz Voyagers
  • Danilo Andrés Trío
  • Tsh Sudaca
  • Banda de Manuela Sánchez Goubert
  • Big Band Metropolitana La Red

GET TICKETS https://panamajazzfestival.com/artistas/
https://www.youtube.com/live/zLEcV1bcdSM?si=E85d4zEAmF4MQ-EH&t=2820

18) CROSSING THE TEHUANTEPEC🛥️

NOTES FROM OUR PASSAGE

MY Kosmos is currently taking the hugging the coast route for the Gulf of Tehuantepec. This was a great weather window, and we had 1-2 foot seas mostly less than 10 knots of wind throughout. We probably could have made the more direct route given how large the window was this time around. Our ETA to Marina Chiapas is about 1100 tomorrow.

KOSMOS
KOSMOS

TPEC

MV KOSMOS 🇺🇸 Eric, Christi & Grab – Nordhavn ’43

19) ⚠️ NEW PANAMA CANAL FEE ADDED

Dengue
Boris Moreno Vásquez

Boris Moreno Vasquez

Vice President for Operations

ADVISORIES ARE AVAILABLE AT http://www.pancanal.com

FOR ETAS OR DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICES, REFER TO NOTICE N-3-2023

Panama Canal Authority
Vice Presidency for Operations

CANAL DE PANAMA
Advisory To Shipping No. A-46-2024
3654-A (OP-1) V. 29/03/2023 December 24, 2024

TO: All Shipping Agents, Owners, and Operators

SUBJECT: Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System

The Panama Canal Authority announces the rules and conditions for the Last-Minute Transit Reservation and the Vessel Scheduling Fee available in the following web link:

https://pancanal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Scheduling-and-Last-minute-services-Guide.pdf

These services will be effective on January 1, 2025, as published in the Advisories A-25-2024, A-31-2024, and A-34-2024.

In addition, the required arrival time of 2200 hours on the day prior to their booking date or Transit Date Advancement, for Supers or Regular vessels with transit restrictions (clear-cut, clear-cut daylight hours) is hereby suspended until further notice. The required arrival time defined in the Notice to Shipping N-07 remains in effect.

Additionally, effective immediately, booked vessels will be allowed to change dates, request substitutions, and swaps between 365 and 91 days prior to any booking date, even without an open booking period. The rules published in the Notice to Shipping N-07 allowing these transactions during any Booking Period will remain unchanged.

For any inquiries, please contact: operationservices@pancanal.com.

ORIGINAL SIGNED

Boris Moreno Vasquez
Vice President for Operations
ADVISORIES ARE AVAILABLE AT
http://www.pancanal.com
FOR ETAS OR DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICES, REFER TO NOTICE N-3-2023

20) THE OCEAN POSSE FLEET IS TRACKING

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🇲🇽 Marina Palmira Topolobampo – MX

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🇨🇷 Marina Papagayo – Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Banana Bay Marina – Costa Rica

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🇲🇽 Marina V&v – Quintana Roo – Mexico

🇲🇽 Marina El Cid – Cancún – Mexico

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🇧🇸 Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina – Bahamas

🇧🇸 Great Harbour Cay Marina – Bahamas

🇩🇴 Marina Puerto Bahia – Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Ocean World Marina – Dominican Republic

🇻🇮 St. Croix Yacht Club – USVI

🇻🇮 Green Cay Marin A – USVI

🇻🇬 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour – Bvi

🇵🇷 Marina Pescaderia – Puerto Rico

🇩🇲 Dominica Marine Center – Dominica

🇰🇳 Port Zante Marina – St Kitts & Nevis

🇺🇸 Marathon Marina – Marathon Keys, FL

🇺🇸 Pier 66 Hotel & Marina – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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🇺🇸 Tideawater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA

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🇺🇸 York River Yacht Haven – VA

🇺🇸 Yorktown Riverwalk Landing – VA

🇺🇸 Regatta Point Marina – Deltaville, VA

🇺🇸 Regent Point Marina – Topping, VA

🇧🇲 Pier 41 Marina – Bermuda

🇧🇲 Caroline Bay Marina – Bermuda

🇵🇹 Marina De Cascais – Portugal

🇵🇹 Marina Funchal – Portugal

🇪🇸 Alcaidesa Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Marina Del Odiel – Spain

🇪🇸 Igy Málaga Marina – Spain

🇪🇸 Puerto Sotogrande – Spain

🇪🇸 Yacht Port Cartagena – Spain

🇮🇹 Marina Molo Vecchio – Italy

🇬🇮 Ocean Village Marina – Gibraltar

🇨🇻 Marina Mindelo – Cape Verde

🇹🇳 Marina Bizerte – Tunisia

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24) VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Hurricane Beryl (/ˈbɛr.əl/) was a deadly and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in late June and early July 2024. It was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record and the second such storm in the month of July, the other being 2005's Hurricane Emily. Beryl was also the strongest hurricane to develop within the Main Development Region (MDR) of the Atlantic before the month of July. The second named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane[nb 1] of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Beryl broke many meteorological records for the months of June and July, primarily for its unusual location, intensity, and longevity.

BASIK removing the boom, adding a new mast track an other rigging projects

27) NEW YEAR’S EVE, 1602
SEBASTIAN VIZCAÍNO MAPS MONTEREY BAY

Mapping the California coastline

Coordinates: 36°37′N 121°55′W

Key Figures: Sebastian Vizcaíno, Spanish explorer

On the last day of 1602, Sebastian Vizcaíno and his crew anchored in what they would call Monterey Bay, named after the Count of Monterrey, then the Viceroy of New Spain. This expedition aimed to map and assess the California coastline for its potential use as a Spanish outpost.

As the sun set on New Year’s Eve, the explorers observed the rugged coastline and the forested slopes of present-day Big Sur. The sheltered bay provided a calm reprieve from the often volatile Pacific waters, and the land teemed with wildlife, indicating a rich environment. Vizcaíno’s meticulous records of the bay’s geography and natural resources influenced Spanish settlement efforts in Alta California over a century later.

The sailors celebrated New Year’s with rationed provisions, likely grateful to have reached such a promising haven. The event became a key chapter in the Spanish expansion into the Americas, cementing Monterey as a focal point for future exploration and colonization.
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